Taxidermy Guides
Step-by-step guides covering every aspect of taxidermy — from getting started to advanced techniques.
Antler Mounts: Display Ideas, DIY Options & Mounting Methods
You've got shed antlers or a full skull cap; now what? You can mount them fancy or throw them on a wall bracket for $15. Here's what works, what costs...
Mammal Taxidermy Guide: Step-by-Step Process for Beginners
Taxidermy isn't magic. You skin an animal, preserve the hide, fit it over a form, set eyes, and finish details. The steps are straightforward. The exe...
Pedestal Mounts: What They Are, Cost & Display Guide
A pedestal mount is a freestanding three-dimensional display of an animal's head, neck, and upper shoulders. Unlike shoulder mounts on plaques (flat a...
How to Become a Taxidermist: Career Paths, Training, Salary & Licensing
Taxidermy is a specialized craft with manageable barriers to entry but significant skill demands. Unlike many professions, you can start as a hobbyist...
Dangers of Insect Infestation in Taxidermy
You're looking at your shoulder mount and something feels off. There's a small bald patch near the ear. The fur around the neck seems thinner than you...
Deer Mount Poses: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pose for Your Display
If you're planning a deer shoulder mount, you've probably browsed photos and thought, "I want one of those poses, but I don't know what it's called." ...
Getting Started with Taxidermy: A Beginner's Complete Guide
The barrier to entry isn't as high as you might think. You don't need a degree or years of apprenticeship to begin. What you need is a clear path, rea...
How to Choose a Taxidermist: Find Someone Worth Trusting
The difference between a mount you'll cherish for decades and one that deteriorates in five years often comes down to one decision: who did the work? ...
Skull Cleaning Tips: Methods, Safety, and Best Practices
A clean skull is the foundation for any quality skull mount, European mount, or specimen display. But cleaning isn't just boiling or throwing it in wa...
How to Find Taxidermy Classes Near You
Take a class. That's the short answer. A good class compresses months of self-teaching into days of hands-on instruction with professionals around you...
Taxidermy Mount Types Explained: Shoulder, Pedestal, Full-Body & More
If you've been shopping for taxidermy or looking at options for a specimen, you've probably heard terms like "shoulder mount," "European," "full-body,...
Trophy Care & Maintenance Guide - Keep Your Mount Perfect for Decades
A taxidermy mount represents an investment of time and money, whether it's a family hunting trophy or a museum-quality specimen. Unlike a photograph, ...